Object numberCC59.2.0130
denarius, Roman Republic, 68 BCE
Date68 BCE
CultureItalian
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.8 cm, 3.87 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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A border of dots surrounds a bust of Diana, facing right, draped, with a bow and quiver over her shoulder. GETA is inscribed downwards before and III VIR is inscribed downwards, behind.
GETA, TRIUMVIR
GETA III VIR
Geta, triumvir (monetalis)
A border of dots surrounds a boar facing right, which has been both wounded by a spear and attacked by a hound. C HOSIDI C F is inscribed in exergue.
GAIUS HOSIDI, GAII FILIUS
C HOSIDI C F
Gaius Hosidi, son of Gaius
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